8 days and 7 nights · Casablanca to Marrakech
Magic of Morocco Family Adventure: 8 Day Private Tour
From US$1,460 per person
Overview · Route map · At a glance · Day by day · What’s included · Prices
Overview
About this 8 day journey
Step into a world where ancient history, living culture, and dramatic landscapes meet. This eight day journey whisks your family through Morocco’s most iconic places, from the blue washed streets of Chefchaouen to the golden dunes of the Sahara, with a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural discovery.
You explore busy medinas, savor authentic local cuisine, and enjoy the tranquility of Morocco’s natural beauty, all with a personal driver and guide. Whether you are riding camels into the desert or wandering streets that are centuries old, this trip creates moments that families remember for a lifetime.
Highlights
Hassan II Mosque
A first look at Moroccan architecture on the Atlantic, with a walk along the Corniche.
Fes el Bali
The world’s largest car free medina, with artisans, tanneries, and a street food tour.
Todra Gorge
A scenic hike or relaxed exploration beneath towering cliffs.
Blue Chefchaouen
Colorful alleys that children love to explore, with a mountain backdrop.
Camels in the Sahara
A ride into the dunes and a night in a luxury camp under the stars.
Marrakech finale
Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, the souks, and a hammam before departure.
Route map
Where this journey takes you
Duration8 days and 7 nights, private for your family
Start and EndCasablanca on Day 1, and Marrakech on Day 8
StyleHotels, traditional riads, a guesthouse, and a luxury desert camp
NightsCasablanca 1, Chefchaouen 1, Fez 2, Sahara camp 1, Todra Gorge area 1, Marrakech 1
Travel PaceFamily friendly. Short days where possible and plenty of stops for photos and snacks
Route
Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Fez · Ziz Valley · Merzouga · Todra Gorge · Ait Benhaddou · Marrakech
Itinerary at a glance
Your trip in brief
| Day | Where you go | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Casablanca | Hotel in Casablanca |
| Day 2 | Rabat and the Road to Chefchaouen | Riad in Chefchaouen |
| Day 3 | Chefchaouen and on to Fez | Riad in Fez |
| Day 4 | Fes el Bali | Riad in Fez |
| Day 5 | Fez to the Sahara | Luxury desert camp |
| Day 6 | Sahara Sunrise and Todra Gorge | Guesthouse near Todra Gorge |
| Day 7 | Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech | Riad in Marrakech |
| Day 8 | Discover Marrakech and Departure | Departure |
Full itinerary
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Casablanca
Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco. Your personal driver and guide greet you at the airport and take you into the city. After settling in, you visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, then enjoy a leisurely walk along the Corniche to unwind after your journey.
Overnight: Hotel in Casablanca
Day 2
Rabat and the Road to Chefchaouen
Rabat to Chefchaouen
You travel to Rabat and explore the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then continue into the Rif Mountains to the enchanting blue city of Chefchaouen. Spend the evening wandering its picturesque streets.
Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Day 3
Chefchaouen and on to Fez
Chefchaouen to Fez
Spend the morning in Chefchaouen, exploring its charming blue washed alleys at the family’s pace. Afterwards, you drive to Fez, where you stay in a traditional riad.
Overnight: Riad in Fez
Day 4
Fes el Bali
Fez
Discover the ancient Fes el Bali medina, the world’s largest car free urban area. Visit local artisans, the Al Qarawiyyin University, and the famous tanneries, then finish with a local street food tour that the whole family can enjoy.
Overnight: Riad in Fez
Day 5
Fez to the Sahara
Fez to the Ziz Valley to Merzouga
You drive through the Ziz Valley, with its long ribbons of date palms, and arrive in Merzouga. A camel trek takes you into the Sahara, where you spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
Overnight: Luxury desert camp
Day 6
Sahara Sunrise and Todra Gorge
Merzouga to Todra Gorge
Catch the sunrise over the dunes, then head to the dramatic Todra Gorge for a scenic hike or a relaxed walk beside the river. You stay at a nearby guesthouse for the night.
Overnight: Guesthouse near Todra Gorge
Day 7
Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech
Todra Gorge to Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
Travel to the famous Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before continuing through the High Atlas to the red city of Marrakech. In the evening, explore the lively Jemaa el Fna square.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 8
Discover Marrakech and Departure
Marrakech
On your final day visit the stunning Majorelle Garden, the Bahia Palace, and the busy souks. Enjoy a traditional hammam to unwind before your transfer to the airport.
What’s included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Private, air conditioned vehicle (4×4 or comfortable minivan) with a professional English speaking driver guide throughout
- 7 nights in handpicked riads and hotels with en suite bathrooms, including a luxury desert camp with a private tent and proper bedding
- Daily breakfast, and dinner at the desert camp
- Licensed local city guides where a guided visit is described
- All entrance fees to the monuments and sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes (one camel per person)
- All fuel, tolls, parking fees, and applicable taxes
- Bottled water in the vehicle, and 24 hour support during your trip
Not included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Lunches and dinners not listed in the itinerary
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Gratuities for guides and drivers, at your discretion
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
Magic of Morocco Family Adventure prices
Every tour is private, so the price per person depends on how many of you travel together and the accommodation level you choose: Affordable Comfort (3 star hotels and riads), Classic Comfort (4 star riads), Affordable Luxury (4 and 5 star riads) or Deluxe Luxury (5 star riads). Prices are per person for the whole 8 day tour, based on two people sharing a room.
| Group size | Affordable Comfort | Classic Comfort | Affordable Luxury | Deluxe Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler (own room) | US$5,540 | US$6,100 | US$6,800 | US$8,200 |
| 2 travelers | US$2,920 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$4,250 |
| 3 travelers | US$2,190 | US$2,470 | US$2,820 | US$3,520 |
| 4 travelers | US$1,820 | US$2,100 | US$2,450 | US$3,150 |
| 5 travelers | US$1,600 | US$1,880 | US$2,230 | US$2,930 |
| 6 travelers | US$1,460 | US$1,740 | US$2,090 | US$2,790 |
| Single room supplement, whole tour | Affordable Comfort | Classic Comfort | Affordable Luxury | Deluxe Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per single room | US$420 | US$700 | US$1,050 | US$1,750 |
Included: 7 nights with breakfast, your private vehicle with fuel, tolls and parking, your licensed guide for every day of the tour, entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary, 2 dinners in the places where you stay outside the cities. For groups larger than 6 travelers, ask me for the exact price. A 10% supplement applies to dates between 20 December and 5 January. How my prices work.
Good to know
Before you book
Customization
This itinerary is private and flexible. If you wish to add a night, skip a stop, or change the pace, I will shape the journey around you.
Traveling with children
Tell me the ages of your travelers. I adapt the pace, choose child friendly restaurants, and can add extra rest stops.
Pickup and drop off
Pickup on Day 1 is from Casablanca airport. Drop off on Day 8 is at Marrakech airport.
Booking and cancellation
A 50% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before the tour starts. Cancellation refunds are 100% for 30 or more days before departure, 50% for 15 to 29 days, 25% for 7 to 14 days, and none under 7 days.
What travelers say
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Guest reviews written since 2012. Read the reviews on TripAdvisor.
“Hassan has a contagious passion for Morocco… I felt safe and taken care of.”
Viator, 5 day desert trip, 2018
“Hassan quickly became more like a brother to us than a guide.”
michalotte02, tourHQ, 2023
“Hassan is an excellent and cautious driver, and each place we visited, the locals knew him.”
Kerry, tourHQ, 2023
Before you go
Read before you travel
- Fez to Merzouga: 2 or 3 Days, the Route, and Merzouga or Zagora
- Is Morocco Safe? An Honest Answer for First Time Visitors
- Do You Need a Guide in the Fez Medina?
For visas, money, transport and seasons, see the full Morocco Travel Guide or browse the travel blog.
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